ABOUT THE FIRM

Carovilli Communications recognizes the importance of not designing a single piece or organizing a new event to fill an instant or immediate need without giving careful thought to the overall communication plan. Instead, the firm works to gain an understanding of the client's goals, needs and operational environment. It is from this benchmark that planning, approaches and programs are implemented.

The staff of Carovilli Communications provides comprehensive public relations, advertising and marketing services ranging from strategic planning and implementation to image development to community and media relations. Through the principal, the senior account executive and our associates network, we have over 50 years of public relations, advertising and marketing experience for business and industry of all types and sizes.

Principal
Stephen F. Lalli, APR

 EXPERIENCE

• Principal and owner, Carovilli Communications, January 1992 to present
• Principal and partner, collaboration entity Public Relations LAB October 2001 to August 2004
• Legislative Analyst, Oklahoma State Senate
• Director of Marketing, "Will Rogers at Home" outdoor drama
• Director of Public Relations, Rogers State College
• Assistant Director of Public Relations,National Restaurant Association
• Legislative Director for a U.S. Congressional Office

 ACCREDITATION

APR rating as an accredited Public Relations Professional since February 1982. (APR is a voluntary certification program of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Certification involves oral and written tests for those with a minimum of five years professional experience.)

 EDUCATION

• University of Oklahoma, Norman, M.A., 1991
• Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, B.S., 1973
• Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton, A.A., 1971
• Kappa Tau Alpha, National Mass Communication Honor Society

 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Past President and Founder, 89er Sertoma Club, Oklahoma City
• Past President and Founder, Eastern Oklahoma Alumni Association
• The Oklahoma State Chamber / Chair, Marketing Committee,
• 2002 to present
• Chair, PRSA of OKC, Accreditation Committee 2001

 Administrative Assistant

 Kristen McConnell

 Associate

 Caroline Humphreys

Brings brand management and marketing expertise from the corporate world.
She has a unique writing combination: creative flair for copy and scripts; and straight news style for media relations. This range makes her a plus in the worlds of commercial advertising / marketing and media relations with editors and reporters.

 EXPERIENCE

• Freelance writer and marketing consultant
• Brand Manager, Sonic Industries
• Marketing Manager, McDonald’s Corporation Oklahoma Region
• Marketing Manager, Capital Land Services
• Marketing Coordinator, Topographic Mapping Company
• Account Coordinator, Tracy-Locke/DDB Needham Pepsi Team

 EDUCATION

• Occidental College, Los Angeles, B.A. English, 1991
• McDonald’s Marketing and Media University